Production Material Coordinator

CLARK Material Handling Company, a global leader in the forklift/material handling industry, is seeking a Production Material Coordinator for our Lexington, KY manufacturing office. This role supports the procurement of production commodities required for modification, maintenance, repair, and production to meet company goals for cost, quality, inventory levels, and timelines. The Production Material Coordinator reports to the Materials Manager and collaborates with a cross-functional team including Manufacturing, Engineering, Order Entry, Quality, Finance, and Purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers to procure inbound material.
• Expedite part shortages to support ongoing production.
• Assist in returning non-conforming parts to suppliers and resolve urgent quality problems.
• Work with cycle counters, material handlers, buyers, and accounting to reconcile invoices.
• Manage inventory levels by aligning inbound material with production schedules and coordinate supplier transitions.
• Prioritize and handle various tasks to meet deadlines.
• Utilize computerized systems for Order Entry, Project Requirements Planning, Bills of Material, Shop Floor Control, Master Production Planning, Inventory Control, and Material Requirements Planning.
• Participate in special projects and team functions, including transferring information and improving working relationships.
• Support company policies and contribute to the success of the business.

Requirements

• Two-year college degree desired, with 3-5 years’ experience supporting manufacturing through planning.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of confidence and energy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take direction from managers at all levels.
• Analytical skills to review data and make sound decisions.
• Must be authorized to work indefinitely in the U.S.